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Defence: Economic Growth

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16064

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a breakdown by revenue between the five locations of the Defence Growth Deals.

Answered by Luke Pollard

All five Defence Growth Deals have been launched, confirming £50 million of Ministry of Defence funding each for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Plymouth, and South Yorkshire.

Each Defence Growth Deal has been designed to leverage other government and private sector investment.

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